Case Manager .5 position

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 64,469 - 82,839

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Case Manager to oversee special education services under IDEA and Section 504. You will coordinate IEP/504 meetings, ensure timelines, and act as the district representative, working with families and school staff to implement individualized plans across the district.

You will need a PEL in special education or supervisory endorsement, and at least two years of experience in special education, with strong knowledge of federal/state laws and CPS resources.

Qualifications

Completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in special education or a Master’s degree in educational administration.
A valid Professional Educator License (PEL) in Special Education (PK–Age 21) or School Support Personnel with supervisory endorsement.
Two or more years of experience in special education.
Expertise in special education curriculum and service provision.
Knowledge of general education curriculum.
Understanding of diverse students' needs from varied language/cultural backgrounds.
Knowledge of federal and state laws/regulations for special education.
Knowledge of CPS resources and MTSS/RTI.
Ability to collaborate with administrators, staff, parents, and community partners.
Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as the local district representative at required IDEA/504 meetings.
Chair IEP/504 conferences and act as District Representative.
Ensure timelines for IEP/504 and evaluations are met.
Coordinate all referrals for FIE and related assessments within 60 school days.
Finalize IEP/504 plans and provide copies to parents/guardians.
Enter student data in CPS systems in a timely manner.
Arrange services per IEP and coordinate with ODLSS for necessary placements.
Oversee implementation of IEPs/504s with the principal and staff.
Train staff on IDEA and Section 504 requirements and participate in professional development.

Skills

Special education

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder communication

MTSS RTI

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in special education

Master’s in educational administration

PEL license (Special Education)

Supervisory endorsement

Job description

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Posting Date

Jul 24, 2026, 4:58:49 PM

Primary Location

North/Northwest Side-5411 West Fullerton Avenue (Hanson Park School)

Salary Range : $64,469.94 to $82,839.39

JOB DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child—in every school and every neighborhood—has access to a world-class learning experience from birth, resulting in graduation from high school college- and career-ready. In alignment with the mission of the Office of Diverse Learner Supports and Services (ODLSS), our schools strive to provide high quality and specially designed instructional supports and services for all students with disabilities within their least restrictive environment. We work collaboratively with the goal of improving the academic achievement of all students with disabilities by ensuring they receive meaningful and relevant access to grade level core instruction within their school.

The Case Manager position is solely committed to fulfilling the responsibilities indicated below. This position differs from a person at the school being assigned the duty/role of Case Manager that allows for the receipt of a stipend. The Case Manager position does not include a stipend.

The Case Manager position will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

Serving as the local school district representative at all required meetings under the IDEA and serving as the 504 Coordinator for all meetings under Section 504

Fulfilling all the Roles & Responsibilities delineated in the ODLSS Procedural Manual for the local school district representative

Ensuring all IDEA and Section 504 timelines are met

Ensuring that all parental notices and consents for Full and Individual Evaluations and placements are processed and provided in the native language where feasible and placed in the student temporary files

Sending parents/guardians copy of draft IEP materials and if applicable paraprofessional, ESY ,and Learning Environment Intervention forms, along with copies of all other conducted evaluations and any other collected data at least five school days prior to the meeting

Ensuring an interpreter is invited to all IEP and 504 conferences (including initial and reevaluation eligibility determination meetings, and annual reviews) for parents who are limited English proficient

Coordinating all referrals for a Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE) to ensure that all required components are addressed and that the process is completed within 60 school days after receiving signed parental consent, including but not limited to, referrals for Assistive Technology/Alternative-Augmentative Communication evaluations or functional behavioral assessments (FBAs)

Convening and chairing IEP and 504 conferences (including initial and reevaluation eligibility determination meetings, and annual reviews) and acting as the District Representative

Ensuring that IEP teams are utilizing qualitative and quantitative data when making service decisions in the development of an IEP

Finalizing each student’s IEP or 504 Plan in the SSM at the meeting and providing the student’s parents/guardians with a copy

Ensuring that all relevant student data is entered into SSM in a timely manner

Arranging special education and related services for a student within the school in accordance with the students IEP and contacting ODLSS to arrange assignment in another school if necessary to implement the IEP

Consulting with the ODLSS District Representative regarding students who require low-incidence services or regarding problems that develop in the implementation of procedures

In collaboration with the principal, overseeing and ensuring the implementation of all IEPs and 504 Plans for each student with disabilities in the school

Training and supporting school staff regarding the implementation of the IDEA and Section 504 requirements

Attending all ODLSS professional development and meetings targeted at supporting the case manager/local school district representative

Assisting the school’s scheduler/programmer with programming all students with disabilities in accordance with their IEPs

In collaboration with the principal, scheduling paraprofessionals in accordance with students’ IEPs and 504 Plans

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Case Manager, must possess the following qualifications, as described:

Type of Education:

Completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in special education or a Master’s degree in educational administration

A valid Professional Educator License (PEL) in one of the following areas: Special Education (PK-Age 21) endorsement or School Support Personnel endorsement with a supervisory endorsement

Type of Experience and Number of Years :

Two or more years of experience in special education

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Expertise in special education curriculum and service provision

Knowledge of general education curriculum

Demonstrated understanding of the individual needs of students with disabilities from a variety of language and cultural backgrounds

Strong knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding the delivery of special education and related services

Knowledge and understanding of CPS resources

Knowledge of intervention and assessment strategies for disabled and non-disabled students

Knowledge of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS or RTI)

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, governmental and community agencies, and employers

Ability to problem-solve, work on a team, use data to guide work, and clearly communicate to multiple stakeholders

Demonstrated expertise in customer service, consensus building, and use of problem solving skills and strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills

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